Clinical reference system
JPMC Abbreviation Database
A searchable reference for approved abbreviations, symbols, facility prefixes, designation prefixes, and terms that should be avoided.
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GENERAL
1022
General Abbreviations
Common medical, operational, and administrative abbreviations.
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SYMBOLS
21
Symbols
Symbols and short notation used across clinical documentation.
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FACILITY PREFIXES
53
Facility Prefixes
Facility and service location prefixes.
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DESIGNATION PREFIXES
30
Designation Prefixes
Designation and role prefixes used by departments.
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DO NOT USE
9
Do Not Use
Abbreviations and terms that should be avoided.
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